Huey Knew
Ab- Soul Lyrics


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Check it out, hey
This is a story all about how
My life got flipped, turned upside down
And if you roll another blunt and keep your mouth shut
I'll tell you how I became the wicked nigga they call Young Mind Fuck
Black out, black out
(Youngin' from Del Amo)
Black out, black out
(Belt by Ferrigamo)
Black out, black out, black out, yeah
Ay, black out

They speak highly of me when I raise my voice
I gotta shoot a fucking free throw to make my point
My wittiness leave 'em stuck in the wilderness
You need a backwood to roll to this joint
I'm Robin Hood in Robin jeans, you follow me?
Never mind I'm tired of tight analogies
Still in pursuit of happiness in the midst of the madness
With middle fingers to bitches with badges that go oink
(Yeah! Yeah!)
I'm on the fence with Common Sense
My logic is sound, Spock of the 90746
No shit, Sherlock
Remind 'em of Han Solo on the battlefront
Everybody behind Soulo and they backin' up
I just threw my two-step, let her back it up
Go on back it up, go on back it up
You dry snitchin', I'm sliding in something moist
You annoy these women, I anoint these women
You stressin' em, I schedule an appointment with 'em
They let me cut so much, I bring ointment nigga
I'm lubricant slick baby
I'm hornier than the brass section of the band, you understand?
Pick your poison, it's your choice

Hey, I'm just a youngin from Del Amo
(Lil homie from the hood)
Yeah, with a belt by Ferragamo
(Yeah bitch I look good)
Hey, just doing want I wanna
This ain't marijuana, please don't tell my mama

I'ma black out, black out, black out, black out
You telling white lies while I black out
Black out, black out, black out, black out
Pale white horse when I black out
Black out, black out, black out, black out
Spark the white lighter then I black out
Even white lives matter when I black out
Bucket of black paint in-front the white house nigga

(Yeah! Yeah!)
I hope I'm in Obama's iPod
Yeah, 'fore I had a desktop
Was looking for a shortcut to be an icon
But this time it's for the money my nigga
Me and the Ichiban Don got itchy palms
And I just left Emmet's with a jar and a intercom
I'ma act an ass and have a donkey to pin it on
I'm winning no matter what the decision's depending on
I'm sinister, picture a ticking bomb in the Pentagon
The typical shit I've been on, remember the pen is gone
Your pinnacle's penny pinching, I'm getting nickels for my thoughts
Like Slim Shady in Balmain jeans
Difficult to say I'm vision impaired, all I seen
I'm Yamborghini High, A$AP M-O-B
Your 16 is pint sized to me

Hey, I'm just a youngin from Del Amo
(Lil homie from the hood)
Hey, with a belt by Ferragamo
(Yeah bitch I look good)
Hey, just doing want I wanna
This ain't marijuana, please don't tell my mama

I'ma black out, black out, black out, black out
You telling white lies while I black out
Black out, black out, black out, black out
Pale white horse when I black out
Black out, black out, black out, black out
Spark the white lighter then I black out
Even white lives matter when I black out
Bucket of black paint in-front the white house nigga

Young, no shame, Kurt Cobain, bastard son
With a gun in palm, money, pussy, crime sitting on my mind
No emotion, orange bottles how I deal with mine
Cracking bannies, only time a nigga cross the line
Wrong hand signs'll turn a function to Columbine
Yeah, So, B.O.B's top gunner
Front runner, never die clique, the thing you are not brother
Polo Ralph Lauren is keeping the Glock covered
Pour up medication by the brick
Sipping oil like we're tryna sink a ship
So, Yeah, uppers and the downers in the mix
Now the film heads talking 'bout a script
Living my days is a gamble
I guess that's the perks of the set, bet
Ain't nothing certain but dirt that bitch wearing that skirt
So I guess that I'm flirting with death
Need the type of cash cow to get Trump whacked out
Here's the question you should ask
What's the Soul without the Da$H
Never had the option I could back out
If it's 'bout the cash then I act out

Black out, black out
Black out, black out
Black out, black out




Black out, black out
Yeah, So

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ab-Soul's song Huey Knew explore various themes, including rebellion, defiance, and drug use. Ab-Soul tells his story of how he became the "wicked nigga" they call Young Mind Fuck. The lyrics highlight Sophocles' quote, "fortune is not on the side of the faint-hearted," a message that Ab-Soul emphasizes with his bold and sometimes confrontational lyrics. He also takes aim at police officers, referring to their badges with the sound "oink," and labeling them as "bitches" with "Common Sense" on the line. The lyrics suggest that Ab-Soul is aware of the consequences of his actions, but he refuses to back down as he pursues "happiness in the midst of the madness."


The title of the song is a tribute to Huey P. Newton, the founder of the Black Panther Party, a symbol of Black Power and black liberation. This hints at the rebellious nature in Ab-Soul's lyrics, where he uses his platform to express his views, much like how the Black Panthers did. The lyrics also reference the works of A$AP, one of Ab-Soul's fellow Top Dawg Entertainment collaborators, and Kurt Cobain, the iconic might-have-been lead singer of Nirvana. The song shows Ab-Soul's intellectual depth, looking at the world from various vantage points and providing insightful commentary on the state of society.


Overall, Ab-Soul's Huey Knew is a thought-provoking observation of the world around him, conveying the complexity of life, desires for personal freedom, and rebelliousness. It's an artful and eloquent portrait of a young black man who dangles on the edge of rebellion, dangerously.


Line by Line Meaning

Check it out, hey
Listen up, pay attention


This is a story all about how
I'm about to share my life story


My life got flipped, turned upside down
My life changed drastically


And if you roll another blunt and keep your mouth shut
If you smoke another joint and stay quiet


I'll tell you how I became the wicked nigga they call Young Mind Fuck
I'll explain how I became the unpredictable person they call Young Mind Fuck


Black out, black out
Zone out, lose awareness


(Youngin' from Del Amo)
(Young person from Del Amo)


Black out, black out
Zone out, lose awareness


(Belt by Ferrigamo)
(Wearing a belt by Ferrigamo)


Black out, black out, black out, yeah
Continue to zone out and lose awareness


Ay, black out
Yeah, zone out


They speak highly of me when I raise my voice
People respect me when I speak strongly


I gotta shoot a fucking free throw to make my point
I have to put extra effort to make my point


My wittiness leave 'em stuck in the wilderness
My cleverness leaves them confused


You need a backwood to roll to this joint
You need a backwood cigar to enjoy this music


I'm Robin Hood in Robin jeans, you follow me?
I'm a generous person in expensive Robin jeans, do you understand?


Never mind I'm tired of tight analogies
Forget it, I'm tired of making complex comparisons


Still in pursuit of happiness in the midst of the madness
I'm still searching for happiness despite all the chaos


With middle fingers to bitches with badges that go oink
I disrespect female police officers with a vulgar gesture


(Yeah! Yeah!)
(Expressing enthusiasm)


I'm on the fence with Common Sense
I'm unsure about common sense


My logic is sound, Spock of the 90746
My reasoning is solid, like Spock from the 90746 area code


No shit, Sherlock
No kidding, Sherlock


Remind 'em of Han Solo on the battlefront
I remind them of Han Solo in a war zone


Everybody behind Soulo and they backin' up
Everyone supports me and backs me up


I just threw my two-step, let her back it up
I danced and she followed my lead


Go on back it up, go on back it up
Go ahead, back it up


You dry snitchin', I'm sliding in something moist
You're being a traitor, while I'm getting involved with something exciting


You annoy these women, I anoint these women
You bother these women, while I choose and honor these women


You stressin' em, I schedule an appointment with 'em
You cause them stress, while I make plans with them


They let me cut so much, I bring ointment nigga
They let me have sex so often, I need ointment


I'm lubricant slick baby
I'm smooth and slippery


I'm hornier than the brass section of the band, you understand?
I'm more sexually aroused than the brass section of a band, do you get it?


Pick your poison, it's your choice
Choose your preferred harmful situation, it's up to you


Hey, I'm just a youngin from Del Amo
Hey, I'm just a young person from Del Amo


(Lil homie from the hood)
(Young person from the neighborhood)


Yeah, with a belt by Ferragamo
Yeah, wearing a belt by Ferragamo


(Yeah bitch I look good)
(Yeah, I look good)


Hey, just doing want I wanna
Hey, I'm just doing what I want


This ain't marijuana, please don't tell my mama
This isn't marijuana, please don't tell my mother


I'ma black out, black out, black out, black out
I'm going to zone out, lose awareness


You telling white lies while I black out
You're lying while I lose awareness


Pale white horse when I black out
Symbolic reference to death when I lose awareness


Black out, black out, black out, black out
Continue to zone out and lose awareness


Spark the white lighter then I black out
Light a white lighter and then lose awareness


Even white lives matter when I black out
Even white people become significant when I zone out


Bucket of black paint in-front the white house nigga
Symbolic reference to protest in front of the White House


(Yeah! Yeah!)
(Expressing enthusiasm)


I hope I'm in Obama's iPod
I hope my music is in Obama's iPod


Yeah, 'fore I had a desktop
Yeah, before I had a computer


Was looking for a shortcut to be an icon
I was searching for a quick way to become a symbol


But this time it's for the money my nigga
But this time it's for the money, my friend


Me and the Ichiban Don got itchy palms
Me and the boss are eager to make money


And I just left Emmet's with a jar and a intercom
I just left Emmet's with a jar of drugs and a communicator


I'ma act an ass and have a donkey to pin it on
I'm going to behave foolishly and have someone else take the blame


I'm winning no matter what the decision's depending on
I'm succeeding regardless of the outcome


I'm sinister, picture a ticking bomb in the Pentagon
I'm evil, imagine a ticking bomb in the Pentagon


The typical shit I've been on, remember the pen is gone
The usual things I've been doing, remember the pen is lost


Your pinnacle's penny pinching, I'm getting nickels for my thoughts
Your highest point is being stingy, while I'm earning money for my thoughts


Like Slim Shady in Balmain jeans
Like Eminem in expensive Balmain jeans


Difficult to say I'm vision impaired, all I seen
It's hard to say I can't see well, I've seen a lot


I'm Yamborghini High, A$AP M-O-B
I'm high like a Yamborghini, part of the A$AP Mob


Your 16 is pint sized to me
Your rap verse is small compared to mine


Young, no shame, Kurt Cobain, bastard son
Young, without shame, Kurt Cobain, illegitimate child


With a gun in palm, money, pussy, crime sitting on my mind
Holding a gun, thinking about money, sex, and crime


No emotion, orange bottles how I deal with mine
Lack of emotion, using orange pill bottles to handle my problems


Cracking bannies, only time a nigga cross the line
Selling drugs, the only time I cross the line


Wrong hand signs'll turn a function to Columbine
Making wrong hand signals can turn a situation violent


Yeah, So, B.O.B's top gunner
Yeah, So, I'm B.O.B's main shooter


Front runner, never die clique, the thing you are not brother
Leading the pack, part of an immortal crew, something you're not


Polo Ralph Lauren is keeping the Glock covered
Wearing Polo Ralph Lauren while hiding the Glock


Pour up medication by the brick
Drink/drug mixture in large quantity


Sipping oil like we're tryna sink a ship
Drinking heavily, like we're trying to sink a ship


So, Yeah, uppers and the downers in the mix
So, yeah, stimulants and depressants mixed together


Now the film heads talking 'bout a script
Now the filmmakers are discussing a script


Living my days is a gamble
My life is like a risky bet


I guess that's the perks of the set, bet
I suppose that's one of the advantages of my lifestyle


Ain't nothing certain but dirt that bitch wearing that skirt
Nothing is certain except that woman wearing that skirt


So I guess that I'm flirting with death
So I guess I'm playing with the possibility of death


Need the type of cash cow to get Trump whacked out
I need a significant amount of money to make Trump go crazy


Here's the question you should ask
Here's the question you should pose


What's the Soul without the Da$H
What's my essence without the money


Never had the option I could back out
I never had the choice to back out


If it's 'bout the cash then I act out
If it's about money, then I behave recklessly


Black out, black out
Zone out, lose awareness


Black out, black out
Zone out, lose awareness


Black out, black out
Zone out, lose awareness


Black out, black out
Zone out, lose awareness


Yeah, So
Yeah, that's it




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Herb Anthony Stevens, Darien Dash

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Comments from YouTube:

@spitzmatix

"They speak highly of me when I raise my voice."

Brother man the song ain't even begun yet🤦🏽‍♂️🔥🔥

@Steve-kl3yl

Explain it

@bthekidd5911

lmao@@Steve-kl3yl

@fourn7wenty

This is possibly the most underrated rap song made in the last 10,000 years.

@matthewkelly5790

easily

@Jimmy1982Playlists

Still in regular rotation... his last album in general is ridiculously underrated!

@steelpipetv2073

Rest In Power Huey Forever

@noize934

Well I think rap has only been around for around 30 years or so

@ALEEANNSPACEZ

HAHA!

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@brianfusi6517

"I'm hornier than the brass section of the band, you understand?" What!!!!

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